JazzTimes Magazine To Continue Under Ownership Of Madavor Media

With the mainstream media swamped with stories of print magazines folding, the story of the re-launch of JazzTimes Magazine under new ownership by Madavor Media is a positive tale of determination and vision. On July 10th, 2009, Madavor Media, a market-leading enthusiast publishing and trade-show group based in Boston, acquired the JazzTimes brand and effective [...]

Hank O’Neal Puts Out New Book: “The Ghosts of Harlem: Sessions with Jazz Legends”

From 1985 to the present, music producer, author, photographer Hank O’Neal interviewed 42 jazz legends who made music in Harlem during its heyday and decline. In their homes or immediate neighborhoods, he took their portraits with a large-format view camera and talked with them about what had been the best places to play, the interaction [...]

Listing Of Jazz Magazines: A great way to keep up to date with jazz

All Your Jazz has put together a short list of great jazz magazines for you. While most of your latest jazz news and events can be found online, there are always new things to find. Some magazines include exclusive interviews while others offer sample music from select artists. If you are fan, [...]

The Rippingtons Release New Album “Modern Art”: A fine collection of smooth jazz

Artist:The Rippingtons
Album: Modern Art
Label: Peak Records (Concord Music Group)
Release Date: March 10th, 2009

Smooth Jazz pioneers, The Rippingtons released their latest album, Modern Art, March 10th 2009 via Peak Records (Concord Music Group). With a legacy firmly rooted in smooth Jazz, The Rippingtons’ 18th release features an explosive lineup lead by founder Russ Freeman alongside [...]

NEA Jazz Master John Levy Shares His Thoughts In New Book “Strollin’: A Jazz Life Through John Levy’s Personal Lens”

Holidays are the perfect times to reminisce, and at the age of 96, with contemplation in mind, the oldest living NEA Jazz Master takes a ‘Stroll’ back in time to share thoughts and images from his personal jazz journey in a new book, Strollin’: A Jazz Life Through John Levy’s Personal Lens by Devra Hall [...]

“Jazz Saxophone Duets”: Great book for jazz saxophonists

From the best-selling author of Jazz Saxophone Etudes comes the only jazz saxophone duet book you’ll ever need! Written for alto and tenor saxophones, this collection of 10 duets are fun to play, valuable to study and perfect for teachers of saxophone to use with able students. If you’re working on tone, phrasing or articulation, [...]

I Need To Learn About Jazz Quickly! Your Jazz 101 crashcourse in 4 easy steps

You may know a little bit about jazz or have at least heard of some of its most famous and influential artists. You may even enjoy listening to jazz once in a while. But sometimes you find yourself in a situation where you need to know a little more.
Have you even [...]

Randy Hunter Jazz Releases “Level Three Jazz Etudes for Saxophone”

Level Three; Jazz Etudes for Saxophone includes advanced jazz etudes & text covering a broad range of information. For students of improvisation & style, this method serves as a tool for practicing, developing, & understanding multiple aspects of playing jazz.

Twenty four etudes, incorporating six sets of chord changes, are included. The progressions are from standard [...]